The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has revealed that deliberate doping violations, rather than accidental mistakes, are leading to lengthy bans for Kenyan athletes. Notably, marathoner Emmaculate Anyango Achol received a six-year ban after testing positive for testosterone.

• Achol had banned substances in her system for a prolonged period, indicating a deliberate doping regimen.
• The AIU noted that athletes often fail to provide evidence that violations were unintentional, resulting in maximum sanctions.
• In July, several Kenyan athletes faced bans, including Ruth Chepng'etich, who was suspended for testing positive for Hydrochlorothiazide.